Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Our New Kitchen

Thanks to guest blogger Morgan Reyess.
For ten years, we lived with a hodgepodge collection of kitchen cabinets. Some were here when we originally moved in, and the others we picked up at a local building supplies auction with the idea of remodeling the kitchen ourselves. The wall between the kitchen and dining room was removed making one large room out of two smaller rooms. Then the wall that had no cabinets was filled with our shiny new cabinets bought at the auction.
Overtime, those cabinets never got the replacement doors they needed to make the job complete. Our air conditioning also needed to be repaired. In addition, we couldn't match the cabinets with any currently sold in stores to replace the other laminated versions that originally made up our kitchen. Our affordable cabinet collection become a temporary storage solution until we could arrange to have a fully matched set installed by a professional.
This finally was accomplished last summer. We first got HVAC service from SEARS to fix our AC. We selected the new cabinets we wanted to install, called a professional contractor and began the process of replacing the entire kitchen with new cabinets. Since our contractor had other work, the remodel took far longer than had been originally planned. Months later, we installed the last five cabinets ourselves. There are a few still in need of handles, and the trim work has been lost in the shuffle, but we have a much more functional, storage-rich, beautiful kitchen than when we bought the house.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Best Major League Baseball Tickets

I have been a big fan of baseball ever since I can remember. I can remember when we used to go out in a big pasture near our home and pretend we were Babe Ruth. All the kids in the neighborhood would join in and we would spend hours playing out there.

Back in those days, it was always the Yankees and the Dodgers. It seemed to us they were the only ones playing. I am sure there were many others. Today no matter where you live, you can go see a great team play.

However, now it is a good idea to get on the Internet and see where you can get the best buys on tickets. I think it is great when you can get the best tickets you want and get a 100% satisfaction guarantee along with them. We have gone to Kansas City a few times and want to get better seats next time.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Finding the Best Cat Supplies Online

Post from guest blogger Hannah Weeks

My cat means the world to me. He's been here for me through so many hard times that I don't think I would have been able to pull myself through without his company. Honestly, he's probably one of the best friends I have ever had. As a way to say thank you for everything he's done for me I always try to keep him as healthy as I possibly can. Recently, I found out that using the computer is one of the best ways to stay up to date on all things related to his health. Not only can I read articles pertaining to my cat's health online using my huges net satellite internet service, but I can also purchase various medications and foods at significantly discounted prices. It makes me feel really good to know that I'm doing all that I can to keep him in the best shape possible. I love keeping myself in the loop about the latest treatments and healthy diets for him. If my friends knew how much money I have spent on cat toys and accessories in the past year they would probably think I've finally gone insane. But they don't have to know, and I don't think he's going to say anything about it in the near future. After all, I'm the one who has the access to the bag of catnip.

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Independent But Secure

Thanks to guest blogger Jesse Murphy for the post.

For a woman to live alone is common now. Living alone is the ultimate sign of female freedom from male domination and many other societal norms that may have held us back thus far. This is supreme freedom for the ladies and every moment should be savored accordingly.
Security should however be a top priority for any woman living alone. The choice of security is left to the lady of the house but I find that having a security system installed is a good place to begin. It is simple, cost effective and easy to use all the while giving you peace of mind in the home.
I have been living alone for quite a while now and this has proven its worth over time. I sleepin peace and come and go as I please without any fear that there may be a burglar waiting to pounce on me the minute I open the door. For all the women living alone, this is a fear most of us grapple with and if you have been a victim at any point in time then the fear is real. All the somberness aside, it is quite commendable for a woman to be independent and live on her own but, security should always be a top priority for this most fair of sexes. I looked for first alert home security system around Clevelandin order to feel safe at home, and I’m glad I did so that I can maintain my independence and solitude.

Cool Summer Day

Well I guess it has finally quit raining for awhile. It is sure nice to have no humidity again. They say the corn makes the humidity though and it is really growing so I guess the humidity will be back again so I better enjoy it while I can. It sure helps my breathing and I don't need the air conditioner on for awhile. We are supposed to have a good week with lots of sun and low humidity. That will make the crops grow and we will be able to go outside for a change and really enjoy it.

Sunday, June 27, 2010

That's Life

We've had nothing but rain for days and weeks. This means staying home and looking to your computer for tasks you can do to liven up your day. The only thing is there aren't any blog opportunities to occupy even a little of your time. One company puts out a few every week but if you don't sleep with your computer you miss the biggest share of them. The other company doesn't know that slavery doesn't exist anymore and wants work done for pennies instead of dollars. I personally wonder how much they charge the advertiser for the blog they only pay 50 cents to have done. I think that if you want a 200 word blog about a product then it should pay at least $200 to the blogger. A lotr of us blog because we enjoy it and the dollars we make doing it helps out small Social Secyrity checks that just pay our monthly bills. The 50 cent company used to pay much more for the same thing they pay $.50 for now but they are still in business and getting richer. I've been doing this for 3 going on 4 years and don't have a ranking so I'm told I don't qualify for 99% of their opportunities. Not to mention the fact that when they show up on my computer they have all been taken and I don't stand a chance. The other companies at least pay a suitable wage for your efforts and you can at least buy a half gallon of milk and a load of bread. I'm probably the only one out here that feels used and cheated but " THAT'S LIFE ".

Thursday, June 17, 2010

A Few More weeks

I need a knee replacement and finally have an appointment for the 30th of this month. The doctor will decide when he can do the surgery and we'll go for it. It'll be so nice to get rid of most of the pain I have every day. My right knee was replaced 10 years ago but Feels worse at times than the one that needs fixing. He may want to replace the replacement and do both of them. I guess we'll know in a couple weeks.